News

Issue no. 660 (22 September 2017)

Dear members/member practices,

National Day Dinner

More than 700 members and guests joined the 68th National Day celebration dinner for the accounting profession on 20 Sept. The guests of honour this year included The Hon. Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, the Acting Chief Executive of the HKSAR; Hu Jianzhong, Deputy Commissioner, Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China in the HKSAR; and Zhang Qiang, Deputy Director-General, Coordination Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR. Click to see more photos from the event.

Best Corporate Governance Awards series: Awardees' views on good corporate governance

Enrol in the seminar on 11 Oct to learn more about risk management, internal control and corporate governance expectations from different perspectives, with sharing by BCGA awardees. +

Annual Dinner

The Institute's annual dinner will take place on 5 Dec at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Members are welcome to reserve a seat or table, become a sponsor, and donate lucky draw prizes.

e-Series

Enjoy buy 3 get 1 free on e-Series from 1 October to 31 December 2017.

Invitation to propose agenda items for meetings with Guangdong and Shenzhen tax authorities

Complete the suggestion form by 6 Oct to propose questions on matters you want us to raise at the meeting with Mainland tax authorities. Past meeting notes are available for reference. +

Accounting series: financial instruments − debt or equity?

The accounting series in October will focus on the general accounting principles and guidance for distinguishing between debt and equity, as well as applying them to real life cases in the China / Hong Kong markets.

New face of Professional Diploma in Insolvency

The Institute will reveal a new programme structure for the Professional Diploma in Insolvency in 2017-18. The change in structure is intended to give more flexibility to participants wishing to pace their studies. Enrolments will begin shortly. Please express your interest here to receive priority enrolment.

Strategic case study and risk management

Enrol in the strategic case study and risk management workshops in October and November to sharpen your financial and management skills, and enhance your business acumen and commercial awareness.

CPD requirements

Members are required to declare CPD compliance annually for membership renewal. Any false declaration may result in membership not being renewed. The matter may also be referred to Council for disciplinary action as the Institute sees fit. Click to learn more about CPD requirements.

Reminders

The seminar on 30 Oct will share unique perspectives on the value of digital forensics in both investigations and litigation. +

Singing technique classes

Sign up for the 6-session elementary singing technique classes starting on 14 Oct or 19 Oct, or enrol in the 12-session advanced course starting on 17 Oct, 21 Oct or
9 Nov.


	to CPD learning centre and events calendar for more activities.

Invitation to comment

The Institute is seeking comments on the IESBA Exposure Draft Proposed Revisions to the Code Pertaining to the Offering and Accepting of Inducements. Comments should be submitted by 8 Nov.

IFRS Practice Statement

The IASB published IFRS Practice Statement 2: Making Material Judgements, which provides companies with non-mandatory guidance on how to make materiality judgements. This 3-minute video introduces the new Practice Statement.

Competition results
	Congratulations to Lui Tat Ying and Tong Yat Chong for clinching championship at the 3rd Mini Bridge Tournament on 16 Sept. Siu Wing Hay and Lee Chi Kit, Stephen placed second, while Leung Tsz Fung and Lui Chun Ho placed third. Click to see photos.

	The Institute's bowling team placed third in the RSCP Tenpin Bowling Tournament on 10 Sept against teams from other professional bodies. The team also received an award for the single highest game score. Click to see photos.

	Click to see photos from the RSCP table tennis tournament on 10 Sept. Congratulations to the Institute's table tennis team for achieving first place at the tournament.


Reminders
	Don't forget to sign up for the 4-session golf training courses at the South China Athletic Association beginning on 15 Oct. Beginner and intermediate courses are both available.

	Don’t miss the chance to visit the natural wonders of Lai Chi Chong and Grass Island, in the Hong Kong Geopark, on 15 Oct.


Quick links:
A Plus		Facebook
Technical resources		LinkedIn
SMP and SME resource centre		At-a-glance calendar
CPD learning resource centre		Change personal information
Hong Kong CPA Practice Directory		Visit our website
HKICPA Source		Email us
See past e-circulars

For general enquiry regarding content of this circular, please call 2287-7228.

If you require any technical assistance on this transmission, please contact IT support team at 2287-7800 or itsupport@hkicpa.org.hk.

Your personal data collected from the enrolment process and administration of courses will be used for the purpose of the administration of the course on which you are enrolled. Such data collected may be accessible by the Institute's officers, persons or committees processing the application and related matters. In addition, the Institute may use the collected data for statistical research and analysis and, if applicable, for validation of CPD hours. The Institute intends to use the personal data of your name, email address and correspondence address to inform you, where relevant, of CPD activities, members' benefits, goods, services, facilities and events organized or provided by the Institute or other organizations. Members and registered students may opt out of receiving such materials at any time by logging in here. Non-members may opt out of receiving such materials at any time by sending an email to the Institute at privacyofficer@hkicpa.org.hk or a letter to the Institute's privacy officer. For more information about the privacy policy of the Institute, please click here.
Disclaimer Some sections contain information from outside sources. We endeavour to link to reputable sources but the Institute is not responsible for the accuracy of the content and the content does not necessarily represent the views of the Institute. For merchandise discounts, please click here for terms & conditions. This email together with the file(s) transmitted is intended solely for addressee(s) only and may contain confidential or privileged information. If you received this email in error, please contact the sender and delete it together with its attachment(s) from your computer(s). You should note that the views expressed in this email are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the Institute. The recipient should check this email and all attachments for the presence of virus. The Institute will not accept liability for any damage caused by any viruses transmitted with this email.